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Read about our latest surface water science work by our resident scientists.

Brewarrina fish traps on the Barwon River in Brewarrina, NSW.
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The Murray Darling Basin Authority has recently published the NSW 2024 reports on environmental outcomes at the asset scale (Matter 8) and progress towards water quality targets (Matter 12).

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The Surface Water Science team developed an eDNA assay and method allowing for the detection of the endangered giant dragonfly in upland swamp discharges.

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Our latest research prioritises flow-dependent stream frog species that can be used to monitor the environmental outcomes of water management rules and policies aimed at protecting flowing habitats.

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The Surface Water Science team has recently published its annual state-wide water quality monitoring reports for 2022-2023.